In a story that’s becoming far too common by now (having heard pretty much the very same thing all the way back in July), Samsung’s worried about the selection of apps available (or not available, as the case may be) for the platform, and wants to see that mature before the public is introduced to a Tizen handset.

That said, Samsung is still pushing forward with Tizen, and beyond its new role in smartwatches, we’ll soon be seeing Tizen-based Samsung TVs. We’ve already heard that TVs would come before Samsung brought Tizen to phones, so while this isn’t an entirely unexpected development, it’s still one that could be problematic; after all, platforms like Android and iOS are just getting more powerful and developing larger user bases as time goes on; the later Tizen phones arrive, the fiercer the competition they stand to face.

Stephen has been writing about electronics since 2008, which only serves to frustrate him that he waited so long to combine his love of gadgets and his degree in writing. In his spare time, he collects console and arcade game hardware, is a motorcycle enthusiast, and enjoys trapping blue crabs. Stephen's first mobile device was a 624 MHz Dell Axim X30, which he's convinced is still a viable platform. Stephen longs for a market where phones are sold independently of service, and bandwidth is cheap and plentiful; he's not holding his breath. In the meantime, he devours smartphone news and tries to sort out the juicy bitsRead more about Stephen Schenck!